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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IOC rolled out M15 petrol on a pilot basis in which state?
A
Bihar
B
Kerala
C
Odisha
D
Assam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With a 15 per cent blend of methanol with petrol, Indian Oil Corp (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol on a pilot basis in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Teli said that blending fuel with methanol will provide respite from the rising prices. Indian Oil Corp (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol – 15 per cent blend of methanol with petrol – on a pilot basis in Assam’s Tinsukia district.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameswar Teli launched the M15 petrol in the presence of Niti Aayog member VK Saraswat and IOC chairman SM Vaidya on Saturday.

Detailed explanation-4: -“M15 is a blend of 15 % methanol and 85 % Gasoline. Its use can help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by about 5 to 10 percent and improve air quality in the country, thereby enhancing the overall health and well-being of the citizens,” according to an official statement.

Detailed explanation-5: -Over 34,000 Fuel Stations spread across India, fuelling the dreams and aspirations of around 30 million Indians every day.

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